**About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. **The Role** The Sr Mgr, Software Engineering is responsible for helping to design and implement our vision for the future of the Lumen. They have broad experience with software development, product delivery, agile, DevOps and cloud computing. They are capable of leading their team by example and by contribution, as they develop and ship features. This role requires a love of learning and problem solving, and the ability to guide a team towards implementing architectures and solutions. The Sr Mgr should also work closely with development teams to troubleshoot or fix any technical issues, while ensuring results-oriented execution, fostering collaboration, and focusing on the growth and development of individuals within their teams. Additionally, they will coordinate with offshore or near-shore managers and developers to delegate and oversee work being handed off, ensuring alignment of goals and successful delivery. **Location** This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States. **The Main Responsibilities** + Lead their team to deliver services and features that support Lumen’s various business units. + Collaborate with the product owner and their team to prioritize delivery and clarify requirements in terms of testability, consistency, and completeness. + Advocate, adopt and coach their team on lean, agile, and DevOps engineering practices. + Establish best practices and technology standards to support the delivery lifecycle including automation and security coverage. + Support their teammates through HR processes such as career growth, performance reviews, and blocker removal. + Work alongside others on the team to provide architectural and design guidance. + Design and help their team design solutions that include cloud computing, infrastructure, distributed systems, microservices-oriented patterns, security and/or automation. + Embrace and model a culture that promotes an empowered team environment. + Act as a servant leader to support their team. + Recognized as an expert within the organization, both within and beyond own function. + Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices. + Provide technical leadership, set technical direction, and ensure the adoption of best practices. + Drive innovation within their teams and ensure the adoption of new technologies and approaches. + Identify and solve complex problems, make data-driven decisions, and mitigate risks. + Define long-term engineering strategies, align them with organizational goals, and drive their execution. **What We Look For in a Candidate** + Typically 7 years related experience and 2+ years previous manager-level leadership experience expected. + Must have working experience with mastery in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, GoLang, JavaScript, etc.). + Ability to conceptualize, design, and implement scalable system architectures. + Familiarity with modern technologies, including emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly within their domain of expertise (e.g., cloud platforms, Kubernetes, AI/ML, DevOps). + Solid understanding of the telecommunications domain, including the functionality and routing mechanisms of Telephone Numbers and Toll-Free Numbers. **Compensation** This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges: $129,639 - $172,852 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY. $136,121 - $181,494 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI. $142,603 - $190,137 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. \#LIVK1 Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: + Benefits (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement) + Bonus Structure Requisition #: 339128 **Background Screening** If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Equal Employment Opportunities** We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. **Disclaimer** The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. **Application Deadline** 08/01/2025